Nigerian singer Adekunle Temitope, popularly known as Small Doctor, has expressed deep concern over the alarming rate of substance abuse among young people in his community.
In a heartfelt post on his official X page, the “Penalty” crooner shared his distressing experience of witnessing promising youths in his hood whose lives have been ravaged by substance use.
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Small Doctor recounted how he was recently walking in his neighborhood when he saw heartbreaking scenes of young people struggling with addiction. “Most Heartbreaking Was When I Arrived My Hood, I Saw Some Promising Guys We Grew Up Together Sleeping While Standing 🤦🏾♂️, Some Were Even Making Some Crazy Postures While Sleeping. So Sad 😭.”
What’s more, Small Doctor revealed that his senior colleague, Wasiu Ayinde, had predicted the need for rehabilitation centers six years ago. According to Small Doctor, Wasiu Ayinde advised him to establish a rehabilitation center, stating that it would be a profitable venture in the future. He said: “Wasiu Ayinde Told Me 6 Years Ago To Establish A Rehabilitation Centre, Stating It Is The New Oil. That Man Saw The Future.”
The music star’s emotional post has sparked reactions from Nigerians, with many taking to social media to share their thoughts on the issue of substance abuse among youths.
Officialkingtbabs said: “Swears it’s getting worst on the street no one is doing anything about it many young champ are under drug these days no be every mad man be ise aye nah colos and Ice 😢.”
Mel_aniegoddess said: “They see it from artist who sing and they think it’s good and they follow .😢”
Adeleruj said: “NDLEA should lunch a big raid on their dealers and they shouldn’t accept any bail money thier dealers should spend years in jail, all this will reduce.”
